The present status of fruit production in Thailand is outlined. The production, area planted and the main cultivars of the more important species - durians, grapes, Lansium domesticum, Litchi chinensis, longans, mangoes, mangosteens, rambutans, pummelos, sapodillas, Annona squamosa and mandarins -...

The markets for tropical fruits, with particular reference to Thailand, are briefly discussed. Postharvest characteristics (ethylene production, heat production, shelf life) and storage and transport problems (chilling injury, water loss, physiological disorders and fungal diseases) of the fruits...

The commercial potential of tropical fruits in the subtropics is reviewed with regard to 4 basic questions: (1) can the species survive? (2) are conditions suitable for good flower initiation and development? (3) are conditions suitable for balanced growth and production? and (4) can good quality...

Cultar [paclobutrazol] has been extensively applied to subtropical and tropical fruits. The benefits of Cultar are discussed with tabulated data for mangoes (Thailand), citrus (Israel, Cuba, Philippines), avocados (South Africa), durians (Thailand), wax apple ([Eugenia javanica] Taiwan), grapes...

The present status of research in micropropagation of tropical fruit trees is summarized. The potential and commercial application of micropropagation to tropical fruit production is discussed with particular reference to bananas, pineapples and papayas.

A review. Both NAA and IBA promoted rooting of tangerine and mango stem cuttings. Daminozide increased the percentage of hemaphrodite flowers in mango whereas MH had the opposite effect. With litchi, ethephon at 100 p.p.m. applied in December to the early cv. Hong Huay increased flowering, but it...

This book represents a comprehensive synthesis of work on durian, containing well-integrated coverage ranging from taxonomy to production and postharvest management of the fruit. Specific areas covered include: the history, area of origin, nomenclature and genetic diversity; areas of production and ...

The production of tropical and subtropical fruits in this area (particularly in Australia and South Africa) is reviewed in relation to that in the rest of the world. The potential and marketing of new tropical fruits, and the present status of research and its future direction are discussed. Data...